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Finding the Third Proportional to 443.81 and 955.76

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Solution

The third proportional to 443.81 and 955.76 is: 2,058.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    443.81 : 955.76 = 955.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    443.81/955.76 = 955.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    443.81x = 955.76 × 955.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    443.81x = 913,473.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913,473.00/443.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,058.24

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